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Intricate lamp posts

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This photo shows a close up of one of many intricate lamp posts that line the Pont Neuf bridge. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/pont_neuf.html

From the Pont Neuf to the Eiffel Tower

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Although a distance from the Eiffel Tower, the Pont Neuf can provide a view between the ornate lampposts to the famous monument in the distance. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_pont_neuf.html

Nantes statue

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Around Place de la Concorde there are 8 different statues to represent different cities within France, this one portraying Nantes. You may also like www.eutouring.com/place_de_la_concorde_in_paris.html

Details of the Luxor Obelisk

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This photo shows just some of the golden details on the Luxor Obelisk, the oldest monument in Paris found within Place de la Concorde. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_place_de_la_concorde.html

Details of the Luxor Obelisk

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This photo shows just some of the golden details on the Luxor Obelisk, the oldest monument in Paris found within Place de la Concorde. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_place_de_la_concorde.html

Allee Hauy in Jardin des Plantes

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This photo shows the tree lined Allee Hauy, named after Rene Just Hauy who is commonly referred as the father of modern crystallography. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/jardin_des_plantes.html

Jardin des Plantes greenery

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Here you can see just a few of the many types of plants held within Jardin des Plants from all over the world, such as the closest plant in the photo being an evergreen Australian bluebell creeper. See more www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_des_plantes.html

Corner of Hotel de Ville

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Looking towards the South West corner you can see the numerous details and statues which cover the Hotel de Ville in Paris. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Place de l’Hotel de Ville square

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This photo shows the Place de l’Hotel de Ville just outside of the city hall with its unique sculpture and fountains. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_hotel_de_ville.html

Quiet open areas of Square Barye

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Square Barye is at the tip of the Ile Saint Louis island and is a quiet square with a lot of greenery and great views to relax in. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/square_barye.html

Antoine Louis Barye monument

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This monument is dedicated to Antoine Louis Barye within the square by the same name, Square Barye, showing sculptures as well as the greenery around it. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_square_barye.html

Pont du Carrousel view

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Taken from the Pont du Carrousel you can see the great view of the River Seine and to the Pont des Arts bridge ahead. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Floating hospital on the River Seine

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Looking towards Port de la Rapee this shows a floating hospital for psychiatric patients, both unusual and unique to see along the banks of the River Seine! To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_river_seine.html

Golden statue of Fame and Pegasus

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This is a close-up of one of four statues on the Pont Alexandre which depict Pegasus held by Fame on top of one of the four pillars of the bridge. You may also like www.eutouring.com/pont_alexandre_iii.html

Side of the Alexandre III bridge

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This photo shows the intricate lamp posts which line the Pont Alexandre III and the impressive Nymph in the middle of elegant bridge. See more www.eutouring.com/images_pont_alexandre_iii.html

Open areas of Champ de Mars

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Within the Champ de Mars gardens you can find many hidden yet open areas, perfect to sit down and relax in either sun or shade. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/the_champ_de_mars_park.html

Eiffel Tower from Allee Maurice Baumont

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Taken while walking along the walkway called Allee Maurice Baumont within Champ de Mars you get a picturesque view of the famous Eiffel Tower. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_champ_de_mars.html

Canal de l'Ourcq into Patin area

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A view of the Canal de l'Ourcq as it enters into the Patin area of Paris with its new buildings and apartments overlooking the canal. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/canal_de_l_ourcq.html

The Canal de l'Ourcq

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This photo gives a feel for just how wide the Canal de l'Ourcq is, showing the bridges over and the Peniche Cinema moored to the side. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_canal_de_l_ourcq.html

Pont de Bercy over the Seine

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Taken while on the Allee Arthur Rambaud you can see the Pont de Bercy with its detailed designs passing over the River Seine in Paris. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/pont_de_bercy.html

Path on Pont de Bercy

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Found in the centre of the Pont de Bercy and beneath the Viaduct there is a dedicated cycle and pedestrian path which crosses over the River Seine. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_bercy.html

People waiting in queue

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Here you can see tourists waiting in lines to enjoy cruises on the River Seine, from companies such as Bateaux Parisiens. You may also like www.eutouring.com/bateaux_parisiens_boat_cruises_paris.html

Bateaux Parisiens floating restaurant

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This photo shows a couple flags flying proudly above the floating restaurant of the Bateaux Parisiens River Seine cruise company. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_bateaux_parisiens.html

La Vagalame restaurant

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Here you can see some of the many people enjoying a meal at La Vagalame, a rotisserie restaurant located beside the River Seine. See more www.eutouring.com/images_la_vagalame.html

Place Des Martyrs Juifs view

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While exploring Paris there are many hidden gardens you can find just like this one called Place Des Martyrs Juifs offers excellent views of the Eiffel Tower. See more www.eutouring.com/images_place_des_martyrs_juifs_du_velodrome_d_hiver.html

Steel and wooden decking

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Taken from beneath the Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir you can see the unusual architecture of the bridge in Paris over the Seine. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/passerelle_simone_de_beauvoir.html

Middle eye of the bridge

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This photo shows the middle eye section of the Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir which was constructed by the Eiffel Company. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_passerelle_simone-de-beauvoir.html

Charles de Gaulle bridge in Paris

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Photo of the Pont Charles de Gaulle crossing over the River Seine viewed from the Quai d'Austerlitz. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/pont_charles_de_gaulle.html

Pont Charles de Gaulle and clock tower

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With this photo you can see a view over the Pont Charles de Gaulle looking towards the Gare de Lyon train station and its clock tower. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_charles_de_gaulle.html

Canauxarama along the Canal de l'Ourcq

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This photo shows a Canauxarama cruise boat, travelling along the Canal de l'Ourcq in Parc de la Villette with people enjoying the views available. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/canauxrama.html

Canauxrama dock

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Taken looking at the Canauxrama dock at Canal Saint-Martin you can see people sitting on both levels of the boat ready to enjoy a cruise. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_canauxrama_cruises.html

Sculpture by Guy de Rougemont

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Created by Guy de Rougemont this multicoloured and unique sculpture is one of many found within Musee de la Sculpture en Plein Air. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/musee_de_la_sculpture_en_plein_air.html

La Grande Fenetre

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This modern art sculpture can be found within Musee de la Sculpture en Plein Air and is called La Grande Fenetre created in 1974 by by Augustin Cardenas. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_musee_de_la_sculpture_en_plein_air.html

Poitier emblem

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This emblem is designed to represent Poitier and is found on the Gare d'Austerlitz as the station used to have trains travel to the city. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/gare_d_austerlitz_train_station.html

Metro into Gare d'Austerlitz

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A view showing the viaduct that holds the Metro line 5 as it travels into the Gare d'Austerlitz. See more www.eutouring.com/images_gare_d_austerlitz.html

Philharmonie de Paris

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Taken looking over a wide open area you can see the architecture of the yet to be completed Philharmonie de Paris, showing the unusual design that can be seen even above the tree tops. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_philharmonie_de_paris.html

Theatre Marigny

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This photo shows the Theatre Marigny found within the Jardins des Champs Elysees, showing the unusual shape of this historical venue. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_jardins_des_champs_elysees.html

North view of the bridge

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Showing the North side of Passerelle Mornay it connects the Boulevard de la Bastille and the Boulevard Bourdon and crosses over the Canal Saint-Martin. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/passerelle_mornay.html

Passerelle Mornay and boats

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A small metal pedestrian bridge known as the Passerelle Mornay, passing over the many cruise boats below at Port de l'Arsenal. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_passerelle_mornay.html

Over ground metro line

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Beside Place de la Bastille you can see a section of the Metro line train tracks above ground going to the Bastille stop. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/place_de_la_bastille_in_paris.html

Colonne de Juillet at Place de la Bastille

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In the centre of Place de la Bastille you can see the July Column, dedicated to the French Revolution and the Three Glorious Days. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_place_de_la_bastille.html

Iron railing of the bridge

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Looking along Pont de Sully this shot shows the traffic and the metal railing which runs the length of the bridge over the Seine. See more www.eutouring.com/pont_sully.html

Arches of the Pont de Sully

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Here you can see one side of the Pont de Sully, showing the three arches - a mixture of both stone and iron work over the River Seine. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_sully.html